Checked 2026-10-30
Head Veterinary Nurse North London
VetSeekers · London, England, GB
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Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established small animal practice in North London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN looking to progress into a leadership position, or an existing Head Veterinary Nurse seeking a new challenge. You’ll take responsibility for the clinical leadership and development of the nursing team while remaining actively involved in patient care and the day-to-day clinical running of the practice. The role offers plenty of scope to lead, develop and inspire colleagues while maintaining high standards of clinical care within a supportive practice environment.
Salary up to £40,000 per annum
Full-time permanent position
Head Veterinary Nurse leadership role
Suitable for an experienced RVN ready to progress
Hands-on clinical nursing alongside leadership responsibilities
Nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
Opportunity to lead, mentor and develop the nursing team
£750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid CPD leave
Funded certificates and internal career development
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Responsibilities
- As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll be responsible for the clinical leadership of the nursing team while continuing to play an active role in delivering high-quality patient and client care.
- Providing clinical leadership, support and development to the nursing team
- Leading nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
- Supporting Veterinary Surgeons with consultations, surgeries and procedures
- Patient monitoring and inpatient care
- Managing admissions and discharges
- Delivering excellent patient and client care
- Maintaining high clinical, regulatory and operational standards
- Mentoring and developing nursing colleagues
- Helping create a positive and collaborative working environment
- This is a full-time permanent position. Specific working hours, weekend rota and any OOH or on-call requirements have not been provided and can be discussed with suitable candidates.
- You’ll join an established small animal practice in North London and take a key role within the practice’s clinical team. As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll work closely with the wider veterinary and nursing team, helping ensure nursing skills are effectively utilised while supporting the continued development of colleagues and maintaining high clinical standards.
Benefits
- Up to £40,000 per annum
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
- Additional paid ‘Day for You’
- £750 CPD allowance
- 2 days’ paid CPD leave per year
- Funded certificate opportunities
- Internal career development pathways
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance – 3x salary
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket loans
- Employee discounts
- This is an established small animal practice based in North London, offering the opportunity to take an important leadership position within the nursing team. The role would suit a confident RVN who enjoys developing colleagues and maintaining high clinical standards while remaining hands-on with patient care. Applications are welcomed from both existing Head Veterinary Nurses and experienced RVNs ready to take the next step into nursing leadership. Interested? CLICK APPLY NOW to submit your application. If you have any questions before applying, or you’re exploring other permanent or locum veterinary opportunities, contact the Vet Seekers team for a confidential discussion.
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